1. GERUND
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2. What is Gerund?
Based on Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary (2010) “gerund is a noun in the form of present participle of a verb (that is, ending in –ing)” (p. 626).
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3. Examples
Looking
Eating
Writing
Watching
Etc.
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4. When can we change a verb into a gerund?
Gerund can be a subject or an object. But, we cannot change every verb into a gerund anytime. A verb can be changed into a gerund when they follow the following verbs:
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5. Verbs that are followed by Gerund
Enjoy, finish, quit, mind, postpone, keep, consider, discuss, miss, admit, report, appreciate, resume, go, avoid, delay, deny, etc.
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6. Verbs that are followed by Gerund
Enjoy, finish, quit, mind, postpone, keep, consider, discuss, miss, admit, report, appreciate, resume, go, avoid, delay, deny, etc.
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7. Adjective + Preposition that are followed by Gerund
Afraid of, interested in, capable of, successful in, tired of, fond of, etc.
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8. Verb + Preposition that are followed by Gerund
Give up, rely on, worry about, insist on, succeed in, count on, keep on, think about, depend on, put off, think of, look forward to, confess to, etc.
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9. Examples He is not looking forward to going back to school.
Giving charity is a good deed.
He is excited about playing tennis.
John admitted stealing the jewels.
We are interested in seeing this film.
Mary insisted on taking the bus instead of the plane.
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10. TO INFINITIVE
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11. What is to infinitive?
Infinitive is the basic form of a verb such as be or run. In English, an infinitive is used by itself, for example swim in: She can swim. or with to as in: She likes to swim.
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12. When do we use to infinitive?
Verbs and Adjectives that are followed by to infinitive: agree, plan, hope, except, prepare, claim, fail, learn, pretend, want, decide, forget, need, refuse, offer, easy, dangerous, good, ready, difficult, hard, wish, intend, demand etc.
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13. Examples I learned to swim when I was young.
The soldiers are preparing to attack the village.
I decided to postpone my holiday.
We are ready to leave now.
It is difficult to pass the test.
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14. The following verbs can be followed by either the infinitive or the gerund with no change in meaning, such as: Begin, hate, regret, like, start, continue, love, try, prefer. These verbs can be followed by gerund or infinitive, but the meaning is different. Stop, remember, forget.
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15. Examples He started to study after dinner.
He started studying after dinner.
I stop to smoke.
I stop smoking.
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16. Examples I remember to lock my door I remember locking my door.
I forget washing my shoes
Do not forget to write the letter.
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